Welcome to the Futura! Learn about upcoming speakers and events, last meeting's presentation, and other club updates.
Upcoming Speakers
January
27 - Chris Farrell, American Public Media
February
3 - Tami Reuter, MRCI
10 - Chaska Rotary Honors Our Legacy
17 - Khai Tran - Community Foundation, Carver County
24 - Rotary Leads the Way in May
Upcoming Events
January
29 - Waconia Rotary Gourmet Wine Dinner and Auction
February
5 - Excelsior Pond Hockey
16 - Club Social Gathering; from 5:00-6:30 PM
Last Week's Meeting
Speaker Schedule
Gretchen Oppriecht and our Board of Directors met prior to the club meeting. In response to comments from former club members, they wanted the meeting participants to review the 2021 Guest Speaker summary and provide highlights of those discussions with our group. There was unanimous support and appreciation of Nate Bostrom’s management of the Speaker program. While the tables summarized their thoughts on the topic of speaker presentations, Gretchen and Board members took notes and will share them with Nate.
A specific request was made by Gretchen, who asked us to ponder ideas for showing appreciation for “legacy leaders” of our club during the meeting on Feb. 10. If your light bulb clicks on, please contact Gretchen, Vic Benetti, Gary Cooper or Keith Payne.
Rotary Leads the Way in May
To demonstrate Service Above Self in our community throughout May 2022, thirteen themes were reviewed. These included previous Chaska Rotary projects, community events, and recognized focus-months and days. Our tables and Zoom groups evaluated the list to identify which activities could benefit our neighbors in Chaska as well as our exposure and involvement with them. Leaders will explore these and a few other options, and we’ll hear results as the coming weeks speedily approach.
Aquatic Safety Month
Clean-up Day
Christmas in May
Taste of Chaska
Fishing With Friends
National Nurses Day
Teacher Appreciation Day
Peace Officer’s Memorial Day
Memorial Day
Cinco de Mayo
Mother’s Day
Mental Health Awareness Month
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Club Announcements and Updates
Finemaster and Happy Dollars: Finemaster Dan Keyport prompted everyone to look at their weight listed on their driver’s license. The honest folks were supposed to pay if it was less than their current weight. A true measure of our Four-Way Test! Then, Dan picked on Matt Podhradsky and Mike Wentzell, and left the rest of us alone. Happy Dollars were offered by Rick Ness for his usual football alumni pride, and by Ken Hiller, who had contact with 2015-16 exchange student Simon Boothman-Milankovic, from Croatia (pictured to the right). Simon is in his 4th year of studying to join the medical profession.
Michelle Kraus invited us to participate in a Club Social gathering on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the J. Carver Distillery in Waconia.
Gary Goeman (through Gretchen Oppriecht) is forming the Scholarship Team to review applications and interview students. Contact Gary if you want to help.
Volunteer/Sponsorship Opportunities
We are looking for volunteers and sponsors for these upcoming events:
Volunteer at the Excelsior Pond Hockey Event - learn for our event next year. Saturday, February 5, starting at 8:00 AM - just show up for rink set up. Contact Denny Loving for more information.
Scholarship application readers & interview committee assembling. Contact Gary Goeman
Swimming Lessons (May '22)
Pond Hockey (Jan. '23)
All help and contributions would be greatly appreciated!
o look at their weight listed on their driver’s license. The honest folks were supposed to pay if it was less than their current weight. A true measure of our Four-Way Test! Then, Dan picked on Matt Podhradsky and Mike Wentzell, and left the rest of us alone. Happy Dollars were offered by Rick Ness for his usual football alumni pride, and by Ken Hiller, who had contact with 2015-16 exchange student Simon Boothman-Milankovic, from Croatia (pictured to the right). Simon is in his 4th year of studying to join the medical profession.
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